Known as the artist who "bridged the gap," Warwick's soulful blend of pop, gospel and R&B music transcended racial, cultural, national, and musical boundaries.
Throughout the 1980's and 1990's, Warwick collaborated with many of her musical peers, including Johnny Mathis, Smokey Robinson, Luther Vandross, Jeffrey Osbourne, Kashif and Stevie Wonder. Warwick was also host of the hit television music show, "Solid Gold." In addition, she recorded several theme songs, including "Champagne Wishes & Caviar Dreams," for the popular television series "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous," and "The Love Boat," for the hit series from Aaron Spelling. More recently, Warwick recorded her first Christmas album entitled "My Favorite Time of the Year" featured jazzy interpretations of many holiday classics. In 2007, Rhino Records re-released the CD with new cover art, a critically acclaimed Gospel album, "Why We Sing," for Rhino/Warner Records, and a new jazz album, "Only Trust Your Heart," a collection of standards, celebrating the music of legendary composer Sammy Cahn for Sony Red/MPCA Records.
Dionne Warwick has won 5 Grammy Awards during her music career:
• 1969: "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single, "Do You Know the Way to San Jose?"
• 1971: "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single, "I'll Never Fall in Love Again"
• 1979: "Best Female R&B Vocal Performance" for the single, "Déjà Vu"
• 1979: "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single, "I'll Never Love This Way Again"
• 1986: "Best Pop Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal" for the single, "That's What Friends Are For"
Dionne Warwick was born in a musical family of which numerous superstars arose.
Warwick's sister Dee Dee Warwick had a successful singing career, Warwick's aunt is gospel singer Cissy Houston, and one of Warwick's cousins is Whitney Houston.
Moments Aren't Moments
Dionne Warwick Lyrics
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Are the words that might come close to having
Remnants of the feelings that we can no longer hide
Mighty, shining and clear
Are but mere expressions that don't come near
To the ever glowing eminence of light in our eyes tonight
'Cause moments aren't moments
And magic's not magic
Until it is magic like magical love in our hearts
Feeling with tender love-bloom
Gentle, quiet, so soft
Are the wings of love that can send us off
To an ever splendor unknown to all in our time
Trusting in the unknown and giving in to what feelings have shown
Will take us to altered intimacies in our lives
Where we'll find
That moments aren't moments
Until they are moments like this magic moment of ours
And magic's not magic
Until it is magic like magical love in our hearts
Feeling with tender love-bloom
'Cause moments aren't moments
Until they are moments like this magic moment of ours
And magic's not magic
Until it is magic like magical love in our hearts
Moments aren't moments
Until they are moments like this magic moment of ours
And magic's not magic
Until it is magic like magical love in our hearts
'Cause moments aren't moments
Until they are moments like this magic moment of ours
And magic's not magic
Until it is magic like magical love in our hearts
The lyrics of Dionne Warwick's song Moments Aren't Moments convey the beauty and power of love that transcends the ordinary moments of life. The first stanza describes how words can only partially capture the depth of emotions that we try to hide but can no longer suppress, and that there is an "ever glowing eminence of light" in our eyes (and hearts) that shines bright in the presence of true love. The second stanza speaks to the transformative power of love, as it sends us to "an ever splendor unknown to all in our time" and teaches us to trust in the unknown and follow our feelings. Ultimately, the chorus repeats the idea that moments only become truly magical when they are filled with love, and that love is what makes life's precious moments truly memorable and significant.
Line by Line Meaning
Tender, warm and serene
Are the words that might come close to having
Remnants of the feelings that we can no longer hide
The emotions we feel are gentle, warm and peaceful, and we can barely express them even in simple words.
Mighty, shining and clear
Are but mere expressions that don't come near
To the ever glowing eminence of light in our eyes tonight
Though we may use strong, bright and obvious words to describe the situation, the radiance of our eyes reveals something deeper.
'Cause moments aren't moments
Until they are moments like this magic moment of ours
And magic's not magic
Until it is magic like magical love in our hearts
Feeling with tender love-bloom
Moments don't truly become moments until they are shared in a way that makes us feel immersed in a magical, loving and tender experience.
Gentle, quiet, so soft
Are the wings of love that can send us off
To an ever splendor unknown to all in our time
Love has a gentle, quiet and soft presence that can transport us to a splendid experience that remains unknown to us until we feel it.
Trusting in the unknown and giving in to what feelings have shown
Will take us to altered intimacies in our lives
Where we'll find
By trusting in our instincts and allowing ourselves to be guided by our emotions, we can explore new dimensions of intimacy that we never thought existed.
'Cause moments aren't moments
Until they are moments like this magic moment of ours
And magic's not magic
Until it is magic like magical love in our hearts
Feeling with tender love-bloom
Moments only become real and magical when we are fully present and open to the love that is blooming inside us.
'Cause moments aren't moments
Until they are moments like this magic moment of ours
And magic's not magic
Until it is magic like magical love in our hearts
Moments aren't moments
Until they are moments like this magic moment of ours
And magic's not magic
Until it is magic like magical love in our hearts
'Cause moments aren't moments
Until they are moments like this magic moment of ours
And magic's not magic
Until it is magic like magical love in our hearts
The chorus repeats the same idea, highlighting the importance of being fully present and connected to the magic of the moment and love in our hearts.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Stevie Wonder
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@Wolfhoundersful
Tender, warm and serene
Are the words that might come close to having
Remnants of the feelings that we can no longer hide
Mighty, shining and clear
Are but mere expressions that don't come near
To the ever glowing eminence of light in our eyes tonight
'Cause moments aren't moments
Until they are moments like this magic moment of ours
And magic's not magic
Until it is magic like magical love in our hearts
Feeling with tender love-bloom
Gentle, quiet, so soft
Are the wings of love that can send us off
To an ever splendor unknown to all in our time
Trusting in the unknown and giving in to what feelings have shown
Will take us to altered intimacies in our lives
Where we'll find
That moments aren't moments
Until they are moments like this magic moment of ours
And magic's not magic
Until it is magic like magical love in our hearts
Feeling with tender love-bloom
'Cause moments aren't moments
Until they are moments like this magic moment of ours
And magic's not magic
Until it is magic like magical love in our hearts
Feeling with tender love-bloom
@ClintScottFischer
I don't wanna know or hear from anyone who doesn't love this movie and soundtrack.
@bigmack6344
Dionne warwicks voice is magnificent on this underrated classic from an underrated album for a great underrated movie! I saw the “the woman in red” a couple of weeks ago and it’s still a great movie!
@SyedAli-qz1cp
BigMack agree on everything except the movie
@bigmack6344
Syed Ali did you see the movie ?
@bigmack6344
Syed Ali please. He was great in the movie. He represented the everyday man, who had a regular life & got seduced into chasing a fantasy woman. He made the movie work. I couldn’t picture another actor playing that role
@SyedAli-qz1cp
BigMack gene was a miscast. The only reason it was a big hit due to the incredible talent of Dionne and Stevie in form of sound tracks.
@bigmack6344
Syed Ali ok. How was he miscast?
@MrCrimsoneyedprince
Music has a hypnotic effect on those who love it. It seeps into you and takes over. It brings out memories and sends life into your soul, take this song for instance, it makes you think of the love you have, or had with someone in the past.
@jwalker7277
Pure Nostalgia!!!!
@famousfeather6904
Word up...
I was Born in 1995
This magic
So Majestic....